Sociology A Level (AQA)

Applications Open: - 7th November 2025

Applications Close: - 8th June 2026 (Applications will still be considered after this date)

Other Information:- Please select a minimum of three A-Level courses. Contact Mark.Shenton@sandwich-tech.kent.sch.uk for further course information

Entry Requirements: Some courses have additional entry requirements. These can be found on the prospectus.

Level 3 - 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or higher including English and Mathematics.

Transition - 5 GCSEs at grade 3 or higher. Either English or Mathematics must be at a grade 4.

How to Apply: - Please apply via KentChoices

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Why study this subject?

This course is a useful complement to any vocational or A Level course because it encourages a deeper understanding of societies` structures and institutions. Students will develop an understanding of how to effectively undertake research at a higher level. This is very useful for students wishing to go on to university or higher education.

Units that will be studied

The course comprises of three units:

• Unit 1: Education with Theory and Methods

• Unit 2: Topics in Sociology to include options from:

o Culture and identity; Families and households; Health or Work, poverty and welfare

o Beliefs in society; Global development; The media or Stratification and differentiation

• Unit 3: Crime and Deviance with Theory and Methods

Assessment

Paper 1 2hr written examination on unit 1 33.3%

Paper 2 2hr written examination on unit 2 options 33.3%

Paper 3 2hr written examination on unit 3 33.3%

LEVEL 3 ROUTE OF STUDY

STS Sixth Form offers a broad range of A Level and Applied general qualifications that will prepare you for university or employment. To access this route, you will need to have at least 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English and Maths; however, some subjects have specific entry criteria. You will study a programme that can be tailored to meet your interests and future aspirations to give you the best chance of academic success. This programme is a two-year linear course. To study four level 3 courses, you must have at least 5 GCSEs at grade 7 or above. All courses are subject to change and are not set in stone.

Additional Entry Requirements

GCSE English at grade 5 or above.